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Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#1051: Nov 27th 2019 at 8:32:14 AM

I read it more as a bit of a poke at her own pragmatism. "I want you on a team so you'll be safe, because I care about you. Also, if you die then I'll have to explain that to the press, and that's no fun for anyone."

Writing a post-post apocalypse LitRPG on RR. Also fanfic stuff.
Durazno Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#1052: Nov 27th 2019 at 2:35:19 PM

That's how it reads to me, too.

However, given the situation, and the person they're talking about, it isn't a very funny joke, is it?

Kayeka (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#1053: Nov 27th 2019 at 2:37:30 PM

It's not supposed to be. It's supposed to be a slap on the ear to get someone to pay attention.

Durazno Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#1054: Nov 27th 2019 at 3:19:43 PM

I'm just thinking that HP might not respond the way she's hoping. We'll see!

Nouct over the front from an east coast Since: Sep, 2014 Relationship Status: Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
TheLovecraftian Since: Jul, 2017
#1058: Dec 6th 2019 at 10:28:51 AM

"Try not to take this personally, yeah?"

Takes it completely and totally personally

Also, Undine being surprised that she of all people got fan mail is really cute.

Edited by TheLovecraftian on Dec 6th 2019 at 4:31:28 PM

Druplesnubb Editor of Posts Since: Dec, 2013
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#1059: Dec 6th 2019 at 3:21:46 PM

Why is it called Sleepless Domain anyway?

TheLovecraftian Since: Jul, 2017
#1060: Dec 6th 2019 at 3:25:38 PM

Supposedly because the girls fight in an oddly distorted version of their world at night, while everybody but them is asleep. Narratively speaking, we haven't been given a reason yet as far as I'm aware.

Kayeka (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#1062: Dec 11th 2019 at 6:22:53 AM

Yeah, because being practically enslaved by a pseudo-religion for some "sacred duty" is soooo much better.

Seriously, getting commercialised is one of the few perks the job has to offer. Hands off, street preacher dude.

Edited by Kayeka on Dec 11th 2019 at 3:23:42 PM

IniuriaTalis Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: Love, football, the arts, the occasional pint
#1063: Dec 11th 2019 at 9:19:40 PM

I can kinda see where they're coming from, though. "We shouldn't be making money off these child soldiers!" isn't a bad point, it's just that "We should be manipulating them into wanting to risk their lives for us in a different way, that's less beneficial to them!" isn't better.

Does anyone actually read these?
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#1065: Dec 13th 2019 at 9:14:35 AM

The last panel is like the iconic expression of Mary Cagle’s style

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
TheLovecraftian Since: Jul, 2017
#1067: Dec 18th 2019 at 5:22:48 AM

So we're calling him Undad from now on, right?

Also, fanmail is scary. And Undine has been wearing a lot of pink in her getups lately, huh... wonder what that's supposed to mean (I know what it's supposed to mean, I'm being facetious).

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Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#1069: Dec 18th 2019 at 11:34:44 AM

God that sign is great

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#1070: Dec 18th 2019 at 11:38:49 AM

Though it seems out of character for Undine, to me. She's never seemed the type to call herself a queen. I'd expect a sign like that in Silvia's door.

Kayeka (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#1071: Dec 18th 2019 at 11:56:02 AM

In the few bits we saw of Silvia's personal life, she actually seemed a very humble and studious person, wearing simple clothes and glasses. She did the whole "pageant contestant" bit because she was her family's main source of income.

Now, Sally on the other hand...

Edited by Kayeka on Dec 18th 2019 at 9:00:02 PM

TheLovecraftian Since: Jul, 2017
#1072: Dec 18th 2019 at 3:17:26 PM

Might have been something her mom bought for her or something.

Durazno Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#1073: Dec 18th 2019 at 8:37:20 PM

I think the sign is Undine-ish in how cute and dorky it is. Like if she were to call herself THE QUEEN, it would feel a little goofy like that sign is, you know?

And she is a Queen, of course.

Also, I like her being a bit assertive and teenagery here. It's nice to see.

TwinBird Dunkies addict from Eastern Mass Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
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#1074: Dec 18th 2019 at 9:21:26 PM

Yet another reminder that these are children being ground up.

My posts make considerably more sense read in the voice of John Ratzenberger.

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